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Sly Saint

Sly Saint

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Re CBT; just found this

In some cases, CBT can also help to manage the mental and emotional impacts brought on by long-term health conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It is important to know that CBT will not treat the physical symptoms of these conditions.
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https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/cognitive-behavioral-therapies#

although, I just spotted that it was created in 2014 and updated in 2017, so long before the new guidelines.

However, their pages on CFS have not been updated since 2015 and still have this
Therapy
Graded exercise therapy (GET) is commonly recommended for chronic fatigue syndrome. GET is a structured treatment involving a physiotherapist or occupational therapist that aims to help you gradually increase your ability to physical activity.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help you establish a better sleep routine and manage your energy levels, as well as cope with the psychological impact of your condition. CBT is carried out by a psychotherapist.
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https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/chronic-fatigue
 
Sly Saint said:
https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/cognitive-behavioral-therapies#
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Dr Victor Thompson - Psychology
Created on: 18-12-2014

Updated on: 28-06-2023

Edited by: Carlota Pano

Sly Saint said:
https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/chronic-fatigue
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Dr Gerald Coakley - Rheumatology
Created on: 19-02-2014

Updated on: 23-06-2023

What are the symptoms?
The main symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome is persistent tiredness – tiredness that doesn’t improve much after rest, and tends to develop a day after activity (known as “post-exertional malaise”.

In addition, it is common to develop other symptoms including:

  • sleeping problems – such as sleeping too much, too little, or having irregular sleeping patterns
  • cognitive problems - difficulty with memory, concentration, attention span, or planning
  • muscle pain or joint pain
  • headaches
  • sore throat
  • dizziness or nausea
  • heart palpitations
Symptoms generally get worse after overexertion, and can vary from day to day.
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this is still there
Therapy
Graded exercise therapy (GET) is commonly recommended for chronic fatigue syndrome. GET is a structured treatment involving a physiotherapist or occupational therapist that aims to help you gradually increase your ability to physical activity.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help you establish a better sleep routine and manage your energy levels, as well as cope with the psychological impact of your condition. CBT is carried out by a psychotherapist.
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The old talking out of both sides of ya mouth technique. A fail proof strategy if ever there was one. Since time began. It’s a particularly well loved tool with this school huh?
 
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